BenQ MX813ST User manual

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Table of contents2

Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s

Important safety

instructions ................... 3

Introduction.................. 7

Projector features.....................................7

Shipping contents......................................8

Projector exterior view...........................9

Controls and functions ..........................10

Positioning your

projector ..................... 14

Choosing a location................................14

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size..............................................................15

Connection ................. 18

Connecting a computer or monitor...19

Connecting Video source devices.......21

Operation ................... 25

Starting up the projector ......................25

Adjusting the projected image .............26

Using the menus......................................28

Securing the projector...........................29

Switching input signal .............................31

Magnifying and searching for details ...32

Selecting the aspect ratio......................32

Optimizing the image .............................34

Creating your own startup screen......37

Setting the presentation timer.............38

Remote paging operations ....................39

Hiding the image......................................39

Freezing the image..................................40

Operating in a high altitude

environment.............................................40

Adjusting the sound ............................... 40

Personalizing the projector menu

display........................................................ 41

Controlling the projector through a LAN

environment.............................................42

Shutting down the projector ............... 46

Direct power off..................................... 46

Menu operation ...................................... 47

Maintenance ............... 59

Care of the projector............................59

Lamp information ................................... 60

Troubleshooting......... 66

Specifications.............. 67

Dimensions .............................................. 68

Ceiling mount installation..................... 68

Wall mount installation......................... 69

Timing chart............................................. 71

Warranty and Copyright

information................. 74

Important safety instructions 3

Important safety instructions

Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information

technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that

you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.

Safety Instructions

1. Please read this manual before

you operate your projector. Save

it for future reference.

2. Do not look straight at the

projector lens during operation.

The intense light beam may damage

your eyes.

3. Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel.

4. Always open the lens shutter or

remove the lens cap when the

projector lamp is on.

5. In some countries, the line voltage is

NOT stable. This projector is

designed to operate safely within a

mains voltage between 100 to 240

volts AC, but could fail if power cuts

or surges of ±10 volts occur. In

areas where the mains voltage

may fluctuate or cut out, it is

recommended that you connect

your projector through a power

stabilizer, surge protector or

uninterruptible power supply

(UPS).

6. Do not block the projection lens with

any objects when the projector is

under operation as this could cause

the objects to become heated and

deformed or even cause a fire.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. The lamp becomes extremely hot

during operation. Allow the

projector to cool for approximately

45 minutes prior to removing the

lamp assembly for replacement.

8. Do not operate lamps beyond the

rated lamp life. Excessive operation

of lamps beyond the rated life could

cause them to break on rare

occasions.

9. Never replace the lamp assembly or

any electronic components unless

the projector is unplugged.

10. Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, or table. The

product may fall, sustaining serious

damage.

11. Do not attempt to disassemble this

projector. There are dangerous high

voltages inside which may cause

death if you should come into

contact with live parts. The only

user serviceable part is the lamp

which has its own removable cover.

Under no circumstances should you

ever undo or remove any other

covers. Refer servicing only to

suitably qualified professional

service personnel.

12. When the projector is under

operation, you may sense some

heated air and odor from its

ventilation grill. It is a normal

phenomenon and not a product

defect.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

13. Do not place this projector in any of

the following environments.

- Space that is poorly ventilated or

confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance

from walls and free flow of air around

the projector.

- Locations where temperatures may

become excessively high, such as the

inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

- Locations where excessive humidity,

dust, or cigarette smoke may

contaminate optical components,

shortening the projector's life span and

darkening the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature

above 40°C / 104°F

- Locations where the altitudes are higher

than 3000 m (10000 feet).

14. Do not block the ventilation holes.

- Do not place this projector on a blanket,

bedding or any other soft surface.

- Do not cover this projector with a cloth

or any other item.

- Do not place inflammables near the

projector.

If the ventilation holes are seriously

obstructed, overheating inside the

projector may result in a fire.

15. Always place the projector on a level,

horizontal surface during operation.

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more

than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle

of more than 15 degrees front to back.

Using the projector when it is not fully

horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or

damage to, the lamp.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

16. Do not stand the projector on end

vertically. Doing so may cause the

projector to fall over, causing injury or

resulting in damage to the projector.

17. Do not step on the projector or place

any objects upon it. Besides probable

physical damage to the projector,

doing so may result in accidents and

possible injury.

18. Do not place liquids near or on the

projector. Liquids spilled into the

projector may cause it to fail. If the

projector does become wet,

disconnect it from the power supply's

wall socket and call BenQ to have the

projector serviced.

19. This product is capable of displaying

inverted images for ceiling mount

installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for

mounting the projector and ensure it is

securely installed.

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Introduction

Projector features

The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly

design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.

The projector offers the following features.

•HDMI

• LAN control function

• 3D Ready supported

• Variable audio output

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process

• Selectable password protected function

• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking

• Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time

• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations

• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images

• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display

• High brightness projection lamp

• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)

• Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode

• Short throw lens to create larger images with less distance between the projector and

the screen

• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting

conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is proportional to

projection distance.

• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers

specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

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Shipping contents

Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items

are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

Standard accessories

The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.

*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your

dealer for detailed information.

Optional accessories

Projector Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

Pull the tab before using the remote control.

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1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

3. Soft carry case

4. RS232 cable

5. Wall mount kit

6. Dust filter

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Projector exterior view

1. External control panel

(See "Projector" on page 10 for

details.)

2. Lamp cover

3. Focus ring

4. Projection lens

5. Lens cover

6. Top IR remote sensor

7. Vent (heated air exhaust)

8. Speaker

9. Front IR remote sensor

10. Quick-release button

11. USB B type jack

12. HDMI input jack

13. S-Video input jack

14. RGB (PC)/Component video

(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack

15. RS-232 control port

16. Audio input jack

17. Audio output jack

18. Audio (L/R) input jack

19. RJ45 LAN input jack

20. Rear adjuster foot

21. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

22. Ceiling mount holes

23. RGB signal output jack

24. Video input jack

25. AC power cord inlet

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Controls and functions

Projector

6. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images

resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 27 for

details.

Activates the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"

on page 28 for details.

7. TEMP indicator light

Lights up red if the projector's

temperature becomes too high. See

"Indicators" on page 65 for details.

8. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up

or flashes when the lamp has developed a

problem. See "Indicators" on page 65 for

details.

9. AUTO

Automatically determines the best

picture timings for the displayed image.

See "Fine-tuning the image clarity" on

page 27 for details.

10. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 31 for

details.

1. Power/POWER indicator light

Toggles the projector between standby

mode and on. See "Starting up the

projector" on page 25 for details.

Lights up or flashes when the projector is

under operation. See "Indicators" on page

65 for detail.

2. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)

menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,

exits and saves menu settings.

3. Volume/Arrow keys ( / Left, /

Right)

Adjusts the sound level.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu

is activated, the #3 and #6 keys are used as

directional arrows to select the desired

menu items and to make adjustments. See

"Using the menus" on page 28 for details.

4. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.

See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 34

for details.

5. ECO BLANK

Press the Eco Blank button to turn off the

image for a period of time with up to 70%

lamp power saving. Press again to restore

the image and sound. See "Hiding the

image" on page 39 for details.

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Mounting the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need

to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person

and property.

If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling or wall, we strongly recommend

that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit or wall mount kit and

that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.

If you use a non-BenQ brand projector mounting kit, there is a safety risk that the

projector may fall from the ceiling or wall due to an improper attachment through

the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.

You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount or wall mount kit from the place

you purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a

separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the

Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the mounting bracket. This will

perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the

mounting bracket become loose.

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Remote control

1. Power

Toggles the projector between standby

mode and on. See "Starting up the

projector" on page 25 and "Shutting down

the projector" on page 46 for details.

2. Freeze

Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing

the image" on page 40 for details.

3. Menu/Exit

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)

menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,

exits and saves menu settings. See "Using

the menus" on page 28 for details.

4. Left/ Right

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu

is activated, the #5 and #10 keys are used

as directional arrows to select the desired

menu items and to make adjustments. See

"Using the menus" on page 28 for details.

5. Smart Eco

Displays the lamp mode selection bar(Normal/

Economic/Smart Eco).

Normal: This is the default setting(100%

Brightness)

Economic: 70% lamp power consumption.

Smart Eco: Lamp power consumption will

be changed from 30% to 70%

according to the content

brightness level.

6. Eco Blank

Press the Eco Blank button to turn off

the image and sound for a period of time

with up to 70% lamp power saving. Press

again to restore the image and sound.

See "Hiding the image" on page 39 for

details.

7. Digital Zoom keys (+, -)

Magnifies or reduces the projected

picture size. See "Magnifying and

searching for details" on page 32 for

details.

8. Volume +/-

Adjusts the projector’s sound level. See

"Adjusting the sound" on page 40 for

details

9. Page Up/Down

Page up/down arrows when connected

through USB to a PC. See "Remote

paging operations" on page 39 for

details.

10. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,

/Down)

Manually corrects distorted images

resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 27 for

details.

11. Auto

Automatically determines the best

picture timings for the displayed image.

See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page

26 for details.

12. Mode/Enter

Selects an available picture setup

mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on

page 34 for details.

Activates the selected On-Screen

Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using

the menus" on page 28 for details.

13. Source

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 31 for

details.

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Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote

control must be held at an angle within 15 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR

remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control

and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on

the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

Replacing the remote control battery

1. Pull out the battery holder.

Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold

the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder.

2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the

positive polarity should face outward.

3. Push the holder into the remote control.

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• There may be battery damage if the battery is

incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove

the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

14. Timer On

Activates or displays an on-screen timer

based on your own timer setting. See

"Setting the presentation timer" on page

38 for details.

15. Timer Setup

Enters presentation timer setting

directly. See "Setting the presentation

timer" on page 38 for details.

• Operating the projector from the front • Operating the projector from the rear

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select.

Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable

power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of

your equipment.

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the

floor in front of the screen. This is the most common

way to position the projector for quick setup and

portability.

2. Front Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-

down from the ceiling in front of the screen.

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from

your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.

Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector

on.

3. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the

floor behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector

on.

4. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-

down from the ceiling behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ

Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this

installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the

video format each factors in the projected image size.

The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and

positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the

screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto

angled surfaces).

If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it

projects at a slightly downward angle.

You can see from the diagram on page 17, that this type of projection causes the bottom

edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the

projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.

If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size

increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.

When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for

both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are proportional to

the projection distance.

BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for

your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal

distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height

of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).

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How to determine the position of the projector

for a given screen size

1. Select your screen size.

2. Refer to the table on page 17 and find the closest match to your screen size in the

left columns labelled "Screen size". Using this value, look across this row to the right

to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled

"Distance from screen (mm)". This is the projection distance.

3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical

offset (mm)" value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the

projector in relation to the edge of the screen.

4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the

horizontal center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2

above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above.

For example, if you are using this projector and a 150-inch screen, the average projection

distance is 1860 mm and with a vertical offset of 291 mm.

How to determine the recommended screen size

for a given distance

This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and

would like to know what screen size will fit in your room.

The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room.

1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the

screen. This is the projection distance.

2. Refer to the table on page 17 and find the closest match to your measurement in the

average distance from screen column labelled "Distance from screen (mm)". Check

that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either

side of the average distance value.

3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding "Screen

size" listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that

projection distance.

4. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical

offset (mm)" value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation

to the horizontal plane of the projector.

For example, if you are using this projector and your measured projection distance is 3.0

m (3000 mm), the closest match in the "Distance from screen (mm)" column is 3090 mm.

Looking across this row shows that a 250-inch screen is required.

If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to

tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image

distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting

keystone" on page 27 on page for details.

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Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 68 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector

before calculating the appropriate position.

There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ

recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test

the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install

it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you

determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.

Screen size

Distance from screen (mm)

Vertical offset

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Inch mm

40 1020 810 610 500 39

60 1520 1220 910 740 85

80 2030 1630 1220 990 131

100 2540 2030 1520 1240 177

150 3810 3050 2290 1860 291

200 5080 4060 3050 2480 405

250 6350 5080 3810 3090 520

300 7620 6100 4570 3710 634

Maximum zoom

Minimum zoom

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

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Connection

When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:

1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

• In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see

"Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

• For detailed connection methods, see pages 19-24.

1. USB cable 5. Audio cable

2. HDMI cable 6. S-Video cable

3. VGA cable 7. Video cable

4. VGA to DVI-A cable 8. Component Video to VGA (DSub) adapter

cable

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Connecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer

The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac

adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer

(using VGA):

1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the

computer.

2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER IN-1 or

COMPUTER IN-2 signal input jack on the projector.

3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a

suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the

computer, and the other end to the AUDIO IN-1 or AUDIO IN-2 jack of the

projector. When you connect audio output signal from a computer, please balance

out the volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects.

4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the

cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external

speakers (not supplied).

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display

(OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 49 for details.

The built-in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer

(using HDMI):

1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI jack of the computer.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI jack on the projector.

• Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector.

Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a

function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook.

Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's

documentation to find your notebook's key combination.

• Transmission speed and image quality will vary according to the bandwidth of local area

network and the status of network usage.

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Connecting a monitor

If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you

can connect the MONITOR-OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external

monitor following the instructions below:

To connect the projector to a monitor:

1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on

page 19.

2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to

the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor.

Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and

connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR-OUT jack on the projector.

• The output signal for MONITOR-OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from

COMPUTER IN-1 or COMPUTER IN-2 jack. When the projector is powered on, the output

signal from MONITOR-OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER

IN-1 or COMPUTER IN-2 jack.

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